Kajunguti International Airport

Kajunguti International Airport – Proposed airport –
IATA: none ICAO: HT??
Summary
Airport type	Public
Owner	Government of Tanzania
Operator	Tanzania Airports Authority
Serves	Bukoba
Location	Misenyi, Kagera, Tanzania
Coordinates	1°13′7″S31°25′30″E / 1.21861°S 31.42500°E / -1.21861; 31.42500
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Kajunguti Proposed location of Kajunguti International Airport Show map of Tanzania Kajunguti Kajunguti (Africa) Show map of Africa Kajunguti Kajunguti (Earth) Show map of Earth
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Kajunguti International Airport (Swahili : Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Kajunguti) is a proposed international airport project in Kagera Region, Tanzania intended to serve the African Great Lakes region. ^[1]

Background

Initial plans for the airport were first mentioned in the 2010 election manifesto of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi, Tanzania's ruling party, as the present Bukoba Airport cannot accommodate larger aircraft. ^[2]

Project

The airport will be located at Kajunguti Village in Misenyi District. It will occupy an area of at least 15,000 hectares and its design is inspired by Japan's Kansai International Airport. The Tanzania Airports Authority will compensate villagers affected by this project with TSh 12 billion (US$7 million). As of August 2013, funding had not yet been secured, thus delaying the project by 4–5 years. ^[2]

References

1. Mulisa, Meddy (26 July 2013). "Kikwete: building of Kajunguti airport to start soon". Daily News (Tanzania) . Retrieved 16 August 2013.
2. Nachilongo, Hellen (10 August 2013). "Dar seeks funding for airport". The EastAfrican. Archived from the original on 15 August 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.

External links

• TAA official website